A legendary concert hall in the East Village. Fillmore East was promoted by Bill Graham as the East Coast counterpart to his San Francisco Fillmore. Though only open 3 years, it was pivotal in the late '60s rock scene, earning nickname "The Church of Rock 'n' Roll".
Virtually every major rock act of the era played at Fillmore East. Hosted iconic concerts by Jimi Hendrix (recorded "Band of Gypsys" live here in '69-'70), The Who (performed "Tommy"), Grateful Dead (numerous shows), Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, Elton John (US debut 1970), and The Allman Brothers Band, whose live album At Fillmore East is a rock classic. Embraced genre diversity: Miles Davis opened for the Dead once; The Doors played infamously turbulent shows. Closed at height of success due to Graham's disenchantment with industry. "Fillmore" became synonymous with excellence in live venues.
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